Abstract: An improved banana jack adapter assembly is provided for use in connection with a test switch in a utility meter application. The banana jack adapter assembly improves connectability of testing equipment to a meter box test switch when a field operator desires to calibrate a meter of a utility box.

Abstract: An end barrier that may be retroactively attached to a test switch is shown. End barrier includes extending caps to cover screws which are used to fasten the test switch to a utility box.

Abstract: An electric junction includes an insulated junction block including a passage therein for receiving a conductive insert having a plurality of passages for coupling wires from a utility meter socket with service wires. Several coupling mechanisms for coupling the junction block with the utility meter box provide improved and efficient installation and service of the electric junction. Additionally, a method is disclosed for replacing existing junction blocks with the junction block according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Abstract: An improved banana jack adapter assembly is provided for use in connection with a test switch in a utility meter application. The banana jack adapter assembly improves connectability of testing equipment to a meter box test switch when a field operator desires to calibrate a meter of a utility box.

Abstract: An end barrier that may be retroactively attached to a test switch is shown. End barrier includes extending caps to cover screws which are used to fasten the test switch to a utility box.

Abstract: A clamp including kinetic energy control. The clamp includes a self-compensating, non-adjustable hydraulic damper having kinetic energy absorption, such as a shock absorber.

Abstract: A power clamp including a dimension determination assembly. The dimension determination assembly can determine a dimension of single or multiple clamped parts. If the determined dimension of the clamped workpiece, part or parts is incorrect, a signal is generated to indicate the determined dimension is outside of an acceptable range.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low-cost electric clamping device in which a toggle linkage can be actuated by a small low-torque electric motor. The device includes a gear speed reducing mechanism connected to the electric motor, a linkage connected to the speed reducing mechanism, a clamp arm shaft connected to the linkage, and a body 2 for housing them. The linkage includes a crank link connected to a last-stage spur gear of the speed reducing mechanism, a cam follower link which is connected at one end thereof to the crank link and to which a cam follower moving on cam rail faces is rotatably mounted, and a driving lever to which the other end of the cam follower link is connected and which projects from the clamp arm shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low-cost electric clamping device in which a toggle linkage can be actuated by a small low-torque electric motor. The device includes a gear speed reducing mechanism connected to the electric motor, a linkage connected to the speed reducing mechanism, a clamp arm shaft connected to the linkage, and a body 2 for housing them. The linkage includes a crank link connected to a last-stage spur gear of the speed reducing mechanism, a cam follower link which is connected at one end thereof to the crank link and to which a cam follower moving on cam rail faces is rotatably mounted, and a driving lever to which the other end of the cam follower link is connected and which projects from the clamp arm shaft.